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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1914)
l3c i lenry G»u i \ YY^Viviy r v ix. B-/ SCOUTS PLAY ENJOYED BY NIANY. Troop Presented Piay Thurs* ’ *i' '.A of Last Week. Was We'! Played to Good Crowd bo i ooo'jr hoverem reosi/es ensojrasement. - “i he Boy Scouts,” a play in three acts, was presented by the ML : h Troop of the Boy Scouts of America at the school audi torium on Thursday evening of last week. A good crowd was present and enjoyed the whole performance. Everv boy performed his part excellently and with much credit to himself. Their vork made a very favorable impression on all and gave the people of McDonough a better idea of-the meaning of the Scout movement and its purposes than they had ever had before. Something not on the program, but an agreeable addition, was the singing of the negro, Watermelon Jackson, the part played with much success by Mr. Wyatt Fields. The preparation a;, i training of the Scouts for the play was under th? direction of M' > Hattie Sue Lowe and Misses Annie G. Thompson and Ethel Sowell had charge of the music. It is to these three young ladies that the credit is due for the suc cess of the play and the Scouts feel under many obligations 'to them for their kindness and untiring efforts with the Scouts. W give bt.low ti i is* of characters and synopsis of the pro gram: CHARACTERS Stewart Nipper, known as Mp. - - - Sam Sanders Fred Tuck, known as Tuck. Harvey Brown Dick Randolph, the patrol leader. - Wayne Stansell Worthingtpn Leonard, a rich boy. - Wiley Sanders Tony Ardis, a poor boy. ----- Frank Fields Jakie Stein, with business instincts ... Eugene Gunter Chubby Childs, who uon t care if he is fat - - Johnny Goodwin Watermcilon Jackson,a lazy coon. - - - Wyatt Fields Mrs. Watermelon Jackson and her seven little coons Harold Sowell, etc Lippy Scudder, who thinks he’s a hero. - - Robert Turner Bub Waldron, going on seven. - - - Edwin Rape Jack Hall, assistant patrol leader. ... Rozelle Stallworth Plupy Higgins, who likes to study. - Aaron Fields Lee Waldron some athlete. ----- Tom Barclay SYNOPSIS Act L—The meeting of the Boy Scouts of America. Nip and Tuck. Act II. —A rehearsal in the gym. The stunts of the Scouts. Act 111. —Same as Act I. Swearing in the new tenderfoot. Fntertainment at School Auditor ium, Hampton, Ga Friday night, Dec 11th 1914. The young ladies of Hampton will give the play: “Miss Fearless and Co.” Friday night Dee. 11th. This is'an interesting tale of love and adventure on S,;ook Island. The best talent in town will be used. We invite our friends from McDonough and from ihe com munity everywhere to be present. Admission 10 md 25 ct.s. Pro ceeds go for beneft of school. T. J. Horton, Prin. FOR ADMINISTRATION. Georgia, Henry Cou-.r To whom it nmv concern : A. C, Barham ; Ins ring made ap plication to me in dne form to he appointed permanent Adrmnistraor upon the estate of George Barham late of said county, notice is hereby given that said application will be heard at the reguh r term of the Court of Ordinary for said county, to be held on the First Monday in Januaty, 1915. Witness my official hand and sig nature, this Bth. day of Dec., 1914. A. G. Harris, Ordinary. 1-1,4. McDonough, Georgia id y i i ckm .. wa FOR DISMISSION. Georgia, Henry County. To whom it may concern : -Whereas, C. C. Farguson, admin istrator of W. 8. Fargason, repre sents to the Court in his petition dulv filed and entered on recod, that he tas fully administered W. S. Fargason’s estate : This is therefore, to cite all per sons cocerned, kindred and credi tors, to show cause, if anr they can why said Administrator should not be discharged from his administra tion, and receive Letters of Dismis sion on the first Mondav in Jan, 1915. A. G. Harris, Ordinary 1 L 4 Choice New Crop ribbon cane syrup, fat juicy mackerel fish, fresh weiner sausage. Copeland-Tur ner Mere. Co. Adv. < Miss Agnes Dunn visited Atlan ta Saturday and saw the U. C. T. play, “A Day at the Union Station,” returning home Sunday evening. Misses Annie Brag and Ethel Sowell spent Saturday in Atlanta. Misses Eunice and Ida Lou Tar pley visited Atlanta Saturday. Miss Bess Fouche’s many friends are glad that she is able to be out again after several days J illness. ALL CHURCHES WtLOO'a- - THE REV. H. S 3 7!! Union Services wore Held at Methodist Church Sunday Evening. Sunday evening all the churches of McDonough united in a union service at the Methodist church. They met to welcome the new pas tor of that church, the Rev. H. S. Smith. At the morningservice, Mr. Smith had pre iched his first sermon to his new charge. A large crowd heard him and enjoyed a genuine intellectual and spiritual treat in an inspiring sermon of purpose and power. The sermon also bespoke a personality both persuasive and attractive. So that in the evening the peo ple spontaneouly displayed the welcome which they felt in their hearts. The Rev. J. M. Gilmore, for the Baptist church and people, express ed the feeling of that branch of the Christian army as one of great pleasure in having Mr. Smith with us. Then the Rev. Jonas Barclay spoke the cordial welcome of the Presbyterian church and its desire to aid in making his stay success ful. The Methodists’ welcome was appropriately voiced by Mr. Julian Weems, and his words made the pastor feel that the flock would be with him in the Shepaerd’s work. To all Mr. Smith responded with eloquent words of appreciation and feeling. It was an inspiring service and shewed the beauty of the breth ren being one in Him and His work. Locust Grove. Mrs. R. C. Brown entertained at a six o’clock dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Brown Friday evening. The t able was beautiful in all its appointments. Red carna tions and ferns were used for a center piece. Thirty two guests were present. , / Miss Margaret Heflin left Mon dav morning for Milltown, where she will visit her brother, Dr. J. S. Heflin. Rev. Paul Price is conducting a series of meetings at the Baptist church. Miss Helen Howard entertained for her niece, Miss Marian Dono von, at a buffett luncheon Tuesdav evening before the wedding. The bridal party and a few friends were present Miss Howard is a charming hostess and the guests spent a most delightful evening. The members of the Methodist church are glad to welcome our new pastor, Rev. J. J. Copeland. Mrs. A. B. Combs, of Barnes ville, is the guest of Mrs. A. G. C< mbs. " ' ' r V ladies are arranging for an e tainment Tuesday night the 29 h T ere will be songs, read in s and local hits by the boys. A mst attractive program is be in r-r inged and a most enjovable ti” is expected. More details w > -> given in our next issue. K te Walker entertained a n > rof her friends at rook S lav afternoon. h MARIAN DONOVAN YVZAS JR HARRIS BROWN. F o ilnent and Popular Locust Grove Couple Joined Fortunes Wednesday of Last Week The wedding of Miss Marian Donovan, and Mr. Harris Brown took place at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. K die Howard Donovan, in Locust Grove. Tin whole lower Floor was con verted into a bower of green —the decoration? were of wild snnlax and strung pine needles. The wedding party stood before an improvised altar of Faster lilies and palms, and a wedding bell of the same flowers was suspended above. The R :v. 1 G. Walker perform ed the ceremony. The bride entered with her mother and was joined by the bridegroom and his best man Mr. W. E. Parr. Little Miss Anna Harriet Shu make and Master Marvin Brown formed an aisle with white tulle. The other attendants were: Maid of honor, Miss Wilene Don ovan; bridesmaids, Miss Elizabeth Donovan, of Wadley; Miss Eliza beth Shewmake, of Atlanta; groomsmen, Mr. Howard Donovan, Mr. Jarrel Donovan and Mr. J. P. Brown. A beautiful musical program was rendered by Mrs. Stewart Combs singing "I Love You Truly,” and Mr. Edwin Middlebrooks singing “Because.” The relatives from Atlanta at tending the wedding were; Mrs. John C. Owens, Mrs. Claude Shew make, Mrs. Edward B. Hall, Misses Elizabeth and Anna Harriet Shew make, Mrs. Bernard Wolff and Mrs. Thomas Cheatham. Shipment new high class bu/ Batteries just received. Copeland Turner Merc. Co. Alv. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tomlinson spent Saturday in Atlanta. Mrs. T. J. Brown spent Saturday in Atlanta. Mrs. J. B. Newman has b£t n quite sick this week with LaGrippe. Mrs. J. H. Varner and daughter, Miss Irene, were in Atlanta Satur day. Mrs. Jenny Sullivan and family, of Atlanta, are spending this week with Mrs. J. B. Dickson. For Rent —Two horse farm 4 room h use good barn 2 miles McDonough 4 bales cotton — House in good condition. See Robt L. Tye. Home raised Pecans, Southern grown sweet Flordia Oranges, Yates, Teery’s Winter and other varieties Choice Apples, Grape Fruit, Raisins, Cocoanuts, Wal nuts Brazil nuts, Cran-berries, and every thing for fruit cake bak ing- Copeland Turner Merc Co. Adv. Messr. Wyley Sanders and Sam Sanders left Friday for their new home in Maysville. They were the guest» of Mr. Frank Reagan and other friends here after their par ents’ departure. Practically the whole town feels genuine regret at their leaving and every Boy Scout loses two brothers. Mrs. E. M. Smith visited Atlan ta Tuesday. Miss Annie Nolan spent Satur day in Atlanta. MR. nl. c. LCV.fi HOME vf 3Y EIRE. ** ' ** w w -on .v* ~.. «• 4\J tiQ li V mdContsr- Tarly Thursday AY- ,s .eavy. Mr. M. C. Ln-vV nLd ncc and contents wert totally destroyed by fire early Thursday morning. Ail the members *of tie. family themselves narrowly escaped, some only i:i t!u ir night clothes. The lire seems to have origi nated in the i iterior of th house ias the smoke filed the rooms when the members of the family awoke, and those in to /n who first discovered il saw tue flames shooting out of the building. The fire department responded quickly to the alarm, bat the blaze had made such pro/rss that t lie si.. v he home nor of its ! contents could be save 1. A hair or two and Mr. Low’s desK and papers and b kms were all tha 1 were saved, i xcept a few garments some hurriedly seized as they escaped. By tine work, the residence of Jud'eT J Brown an! Messrs. Elliot , i .7 r, iu.d V ' or were saved a it bout damage. Mr. Low’s home was one of the handsomest in McDonough and was built only a few years ago. The loss is roughly estimated at $7,000 00 to 000.00 with be t w een s4,edo * 0 md SCM 0 OOin sur ance. Mr. and Mrs. Low and family 'and Mr John Low are now oc cupying the former O. O. Tolleson residence. Mrs. B. 15 C irmich ml’s mnnv friends regret that she is very ill and has had to call a trained nurse. Mr. Louis Smith, of M icon, was a caller in our city Tu *sd ty eve ning. 30Nevv Sunbeam Electric Mazda L nips, ten, fifteen, twenty five fo ty an 1 sixty Watt. Copeland Turner Merc Co. adv. A pleasant occ' sion of the past week was an o’possurn supper given by Mr Q. R. Nolan in honor of Mis. e Hall and Lindsey. Mi'S Ida Lou Tarpley spent the week end with Miss Ruby Langs ton In Atlanta. Dr. Henry Hightower and little Miss Marie Hightower spent Fri day in Atlanlta. Turnips, Cabbage, Onions, Sweet and Irish potatoes, Bijtter Beans, and white Peas. Fre«h dres;ed Cat fish, Norfolk Oyster Saturday. Copeland Turner Merc Co. Adv. Mrs. W. A. Ammons and Miss Francis Ammons visited Atlanta Monday. Mr. Tom McConnell, of Bowdon, was in our city Friday. His host of friends here were glad to see him again. Mr. A. V. McVicker has gone to. visit his son, Mr. W. A, McVicker, near Miami, Fla., after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Barrett. Mrs. 0 L.. Adams returned Thursday from Mississippi. Her many friends here rejoice that her health is much improved. Mr. Fred Kelly, of Atlanta, spent the week-end here witii his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kelley. Mrs. Asa Lemon and Miss Blanche Wentzell visited Atlanta Monday. HJOA YEAR
